Today’s
Readings

First Reading

Philippians 1:18b-26

1. 18

   What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.

2. 19

   For I know that this will turn out to my salvation through your prayers and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

3. 20

   according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.

4. 21

   For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

5. 22

   But if I live on in the flesh, this will bring fruit from my work; yet I don’t know what I will choose.

6. 23

   But I am hard pressed between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.

7. 24

   Yet to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.

8. 25

   Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,

9. 26

   that your boasting may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.

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Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 42:2, 3, 5cdef

1. 2

   My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?

2. 3

   My tears have been my food day and night, while they continually ask me, “Where is your God?”

3. 5

   Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him for the saving help of his presence.

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Gospel

Luke 14:1, 7-11

1. 1

   When he went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees on a Sabbath to eat bread, they were watching him.

2. 7

   He spoke a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the best seats, and said to them,

3. 8

   “When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, don’t sit in the best seat, since perhaps someone more honorable than you might be invited by him,

4. 9

   and he who invited both of you would come and tell you, ‘Make room for this person.’ Then you would begin, with shame, to take the lowest place.

5. 10

   But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when he who invited you comes, he may tell you, ‘Friend, move up higher.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you.

6. 11

   For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”

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